Hippie has a new ride

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Awesome for you and your dad pinkpanda! He must be a hell of a man. It always amazes me what my dad still does, there is no stopping him.

Congrats on competing and finishing.

[pinkpanda3310]

Thanks Harold. Some oldies just do as they please don't they. They don't have to do it the hard way... they do it because they can. I get the impression your Dad is a bit of an inspiration for you too?

[rchippie]

It is finally here for us roadies. wireless shifting.

http://www.bikeradar.com/news/articl...up-35956/#null

[pinkpanda3310]

Looks interesting, but more of a novelty to me. Just like they said it doesn't look like it will save any weight. I kinda like the simplicity of cycles- occassional maintenance, ride it. I have enough batteries to worry about with rc's and flashlights.

[RCShocker]

Originally Posted by rchippie

It is finally here for us roadies. wireless shifting.

http://www.bikeradar.com/news/articl...up-35956/#null

You d@mn roadies are something else.

[rchippie]

Originally Posted by RCShocker

You d@mn roadies are something else.

Says you .

[rchippie]

I got hit by a car today while riding my bike. I was doing between 18 & 20 mph, when this 60 plus year old lady tuned in FR of me, when i had the right of way (green light). She stopped about 15 yards or so away, got out of her car mumbling something looked at her car. She then got back in her car & drove away. But don't worry the Bike is okay. My brake handles were crooked & my SIDI'S were scuffed up & my bar tape was ripped.

[pinkpanda3310]

Sorry to hear it Hippie. It's a constant worry, especially for roadies. I hope you got the license plate number.

[rchippie]

Originally Posted by pinkpanda3310

Sorry to hear it Hippie. It's a constant worry, especially for roadies. I hope you got the license plate number.

Yes it is. I got the plate number & other photos. when i passed by the accident spot 45 minutes latter & her car was still there. I forgot i had a camera phone when the accident happened, but remembered latter. I talked to the police just a little bit ago. He told me to call them tomorrow, when i am back in Dunedin were it happened. Which is no problem because i pass the spot were it happened on the way to work. I will keep you updated.

[RCShocker]

This is just the kind of stuff I DONT need to hear.

A neighbor produced a very lightly used road bike for me to bring back to life and just ride. All that is left is to do is stuff a new tube on the rear and I had planned to do that shortly.


But more importantly, glad to hear you are ok, and the bike as well.

No road rash on the elbows or knee's?

[rchippie]

Originally Posted by RCShocker

This is just the kind of stuff I DONT need to hear.

A neighbor produced a very lightly used road bike for me to bring back to life and just ride. All that is left is to do is stuff a new tube on the rear and I had planned to do that shortly.


But more importantly, glad to hear you are ok, and the bike as well.

No road rash on the elbows or knee's?

Accident update. The cop came to my work this morning & took a report. He then went to talk to the lady. She admitted that she hit me, & it was her fault. He wrote her some kind of citation, & she will also get a certified letter from the state, requiring her to retake her drivers license test. If she fails the test or to respond to the letter she looses her license. Also she was 86 years old.

No road rash. there is one little area on the rr part of the drive side chain stay. It looks like a crack, but i don't think it is because it does not come thru the clear coat. The officer also put her insurance info in the report, in-case i find damage latter.

[lincpimp]

Glad to hear you survived dude! I have been hit twice by females in cars. The 1st was an old bag that could barely see over the dash. The second was a younger woman with her kids in the car. Both blew stop signs when I was already established in the intersection. I almost moved on after the 1st hit, but the second I managed to not take a head hit. I almost beat the lady up, I had to use some serious restraint. I had her against the car and was ready to show her how it feels. Scared the pee out of her. She would not call the police and I did not have a phone on me. I should have slammed her head in the car door a few times, but her kids were there. I just told her that she should pay attention cause she could hit some kid and kill them. She cried alot.

Anyways, I still have the bike, had to put a new rim on it, but it still gets ridden from time to time.

[rchippie]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

Glad to hear you survived dude! I have been hit twice by females in cars. The 1st was an old bag that could barely see over the dash. The second was a younger woman with her kids in the car. Both blew stop signs when I was already established in the intersection. I almost moved on after the 1st hit, but the second I managed to not take a head hit. I almost beat the lady up, I had to use some serious restraint. I had her against the car and was ready to show her how it feels. Scared the pee out of her. She would not call the police and I did not have a phone on me. I should have slammed her head in the car door a few times, but her kids were there. I just told her that she should pay attention cause she could hit some kid and kill them. She cried alot.

Anyways, I still have the bike, had to put a new rim on it, but it still gets ridden from time to time.

Ya I'm fine, but my frame & forks are not. I am dealing with her insurance company trying to get paid .

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by rchippie

Ya I'm fine, but my frame & forks are not. I am dealing with her insurance company trying to get paid .

Good luck dude. I hate dealing with ins companies. I do it for a living...

[snellemin]

Wow. Glad you made it out ok Hipster.
I ride with some bright lights on and it seems to help a lot. People take a second look at what the hell is coming towards them through the intersections.